Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs. Ibironke Adeyemi as an Independent Non-Executive Director, following the resignation of Oluseyi Kumapayi (FCA) from the Board.
Access Holdings said in a statement that Adeyemi’s appointment received the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and took effect on April 15, 2025, adding that the appointment is aimed at enhancing the Board’s diversity and strengthening its collective expertise.
“This strategic addition integrates deep leadership experience across education, finance, and corporate governance into our decision-making framework,” the company noted.
Mrs. Adeyemi brings to the Board over three decades of experience spanning finance, management, and governance. Her wealth of knowledge positions her as an invaluable asset to the institution.
She currently serves as the Managing Director of Chrisland Schools Limited, a key subsidiary of the Chrisland Group of Schools—one of Nigeria’s foremost private education providers.
Beyond this, she holds board positions at Chrisland University, the Victor and Winifred Awosika Foundation, and Holy Trinity Hospital.
Her previous roles include serving as Executive Director at Chemo-Pharma Laboratories, where she led initiatives that significantly improved financial performance and operational efficiency.
Earlier in her career, she worked at Peat Marwick Ani & Ogunde (now KPMG Professional Services) as an Audit Trainee and Chartered Accountant.
Adeyemi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Planning, all from the University of Lagos.
She has also completed Executive Development Programmes at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School and the Lagos Business School’s Advanced Management Programme.
A chartered accountant for over 30 years, she is also a member of Rotary International and the Chartered Institute of Directors, Nigeria.
Commenting on her appointment, Group Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede said, “I am pleased to welcome Mrs. Ibironke Adeyemi to the Board of Access Holdings. Her appointment underscores our commitment to enhancing the diversity and depth of expertise within our Board.
“With her addition, we are proud to have four accomplished women among our nine-member Board, reinforcing our belief in the value of inclusive leadership.”
The announcement, the company added, aligns with Access Holdings’ broader commitment to inclusive leadership, further strengthening its standing as a forward-thinking financial institution.